5 Traps That Can Bog Down Your Federal Retirement Package. (Plus 1)
5 Traps (plus a bonus one) that can affect your retirement package from the Federal Government
FEDLIFE PODCAST: Sold Your Home in 2020? Here Are The Tax Consequences
In this episode, Dan Sipe and Ed Zurndorfer help you do so by digging into various rules and regulations that might affect your capital gains taxes. Join them as they…
“Skill Gaps” Listed by GAO as High Risk Issue in Federal Government
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released its 2021 High Risk List, which notes “Skill Gaps” and “Workforce Shortages” are tied to over 20 other high risk items listed.
Jane Lubchenco Named Deputy Director of Climate and Environment at OSTP
President Biden named former head of NOAA to lead environment role at the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). The position formerly titled “Head of Energy and Environment” was…
Biden Picks Former Senator Bill Nelson to Lead NASA
If confirmed, Bill Nelson will lead the country’s space agency. While certainly qualified, criticism of the pick stems from the fact that Biden could’ve picked the first woman to ever…
When to Retire from Federal Service
When is the best time to retire from the Federal Government's workforce? On Dec. 31st, probably.
IRS Extends Individual Tax Filing Deadline to May 17 & RMDs Return in 2021
Individuals who owe on their 2020 returns can postpone their payments until May 17 without penalties and interest, regardless of the amount owed.
Cracks in the Foundation of TSP?
Cracks in the Foundation of the TSP: the world's largest such retirement plan
Lump Sums: Annual Leave at the End of the Year
240 hours of annual leave are carried over at the end of each year, a lump sum is paid out at retirement
FEDLIFE PODCAST SPECIAL: Ed Zurndorfer’s Guide to Claiming Social Security
In this special episode, Dan Sipe and Ed Zurndorfer further their mission to help feds lead a comfortable life after retirement. Today, Ed goes through the complete process that he…